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1.00 Credits
The course deals with the science of volcanology. Topics include the types of magmas (molten rock) and rocks that produce the different kinds of volcanoes, physical and chemical controls on eruptions, and hazards and benefits of volcanoes. Scientific study and the effect of volcanism on human beings are discussed in the context of major historical eruptions.
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3.00 Credits
Historical and scientific treatment of the solar system. Emphasis on the development of astronomical thought from ancient times to the flowering of modern concepts of planetary origins and evolution. Problem sets deal with analysis of classical and modern concepts, including mathematical solutions. High school math through Math III suggested, but not required.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the progression of scientific thought in the Western world from Paleolithic cultures, through Mesopotamia, Greek, and European civilizations. Emphasis on classic works of philosophers, mystics, and scientists and their contribution toward molding the nature and practice of modern-day science. Lecture format with formal group discussions, videos, and periodic question sets. One major research paper required.
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3.00 Credits
Origin of the oceans, chemical and physical properties of sea water, circulation of the oceans, waves, tides, shoreline processes, marine biology, and the productivity of the ocean.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to earth materials (minerals, rocks, soils); Earth's interior structure; geological processes in operation on and beneath the surface of the earth and their effects (weathering, erosion, deformation and geologic structures, earthquakes, plate tectonics, ocean basins, running water, ground water, glaciers, winds and deserts, coasts and shorelines); techniques of dating geological events. Lectures, group discussion. High school background in earth sciences not required. Geosciences majors and minors, including Childhood Education Science/Geoscience Concentration majors, should take GEO 169 General Geology Lab as a corequisite.
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1.00 Credits
Laboratory introduction to topographic and geologic maps, and earth materials (minerals, rocks and fossils). Exercises include use of these tools to recognize and interpret geological processes, history and structure.
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3.00 Credits
The course investigates ancient and modern water supplies, studies surface and underground watersheds, evaluates risks to water quantity, quality and distribution systems, reviews water law and regulation, and reflects on the role of water resources in war and terror, food and transport, scenery and beauty.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the transitory and long-term physical, chemical, and dynamic states of the atmosphere, measurement of weather factors, weather forecasting, regional climates, climatic change, weather and climate modification, and practical aspects and applications of weather and climate.
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0.00 - 99.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Physical history of the earth in relationship to orderly development of life throughout geological time. Lecture format.
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